The PEC is made up of 4 GPs, 2 Nurses and 3 other clinical professionals. A Public Health professional and Social Services representative also sit on the PEC and they are joined by the Chief Executive and Director of Finance.
Professional Executive Committee members
If you would like to contact a member of the Professional Executive Committee, please telephone Kath Thorp on 01242 548800 or write to the PCT address.
Judy Richards (Midwife)
Judy Richards (Midwifery)has been appointed as nurse member and is clinical lead for Sexual Health Services. Judy is currently Acting PEC Chair.
Dr Shona Arora (Public Health)
Dr Shona Arora leads on community development and public health issues.
Chris Boden (Chiropodist)
Chris Boden (Chiropody) leads on Workforce Development and Equal Opportunities.
Teresa Cuthbert (Nurse)
Teresa Cuthbert (Nurse in Charge at Winchcombe Hospital) is a nurse member and leads on community hospital development.
Dr Shirley Elliott (GP)
Dr Shirley Elliott (Portland Practice), has been appointed as a GP member and also leads on Education and Training, supporting Clinical Governance.
Jill Kearsley (Social Services Representative)
Jill Kearsley, joint PCT and Social Services lead for Older People has been appointed as Social Services representative on the PEC. Jill also leads for Older People's services.
Sue Kinder (Consultant Paediatrician)
Dr Sue Kinder(Child Health) leads for Children and
Young People's Services.





